Registered Occupational Therapist (Req 10014) at Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District

Application Deadline

7/30/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
5/20/2026
Contact
Doyan Howard
760-749-0464 385
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
Range 63 (starting at $56.58-$68.78 per hour) + Health Benefits
Length of Work Year
School Term (180 days per year) + 14 paid holidays (per year)
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
Experience
Job related experience within specialized field is required.
Location
Itinerant

About the Employer

VCPUSD is a great place to live, learn and work. Welcome to our community. VCPUSD has a history of excellence, serving 4,000 students in grades PK – 12 in the beautiful rural communities of Valley Center and Pauma. The school district covers approximately 300 square miles in northern San Diego County. Our district is known as a leader with educational technology, award winning Dual Immersion (English-Spanish) program, outstanding music programs, competitive athletic programs, high graduation rate and Partnership for Success program with CSUSM. Our community supports and appreciates the educational program which includes academic and vocational programs, including an outstanding agriculture program and Media Technology Pathway. We use technology as a resource and learning tool to ensure students are 21st Century Learners. All schools are transitioning to the Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balance Assessments as teachers and administrators work together to provide quality instructional strategies for all students. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision that "Every student graduates academically, socially and physically fit." The Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. VCPUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental ability, disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For more information, please contact: Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District, 28751 Cole Grade RD, Valley Center, CA 92082, (760) 749-0464.

Job Summary

Job Summary

This job posting will remain active through the indicated application deadline. However, individual applications will be reviewed as they are received. If a qualified candidate is identified prior to the deadline, this posting will be closed early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible. 40 Hours per Week - 8 hours per day/5 days per week The job Registered Occupational Therapist was established for the purpose/s of assessing students' functional physical development level; planning and implementing appropriate treatment to meet individual student objectives; identifying architectural barriers; providing recommendations for accessibility, program development and student placement; and providing direction to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Requirements / Qualifications

Valley Center-Pauma USD Classified Application Resume Letter of Intent Copy of Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program (ACOTE) NBCOT Certification CBOT State License 3 Current signed letters of reference (within last 6 months) Valid Driver's License & Evidence of Insurance Valid registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association

Experience: Job related experience within specialized field is required. Education: Master's degree in job related area. Certificates and Licenses: Valid License by the NCBOT; Valid License by CBOt; Valid CA driver's license and Evidence of Insurability. The following are the REQUIRED documents for a complete application:

  • Certificate Copy (Valid Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability)
  • Certification (Valid License by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NCBOT))
  • Copy of Transcript (Master's degree in Occupational Therapy)
  • Credential Copy (Valid License by California Board of Occupational Therapy)
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Current Signed & Dated within 6 months)
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Valley Center-Pauma USD Classified Application Resume Letter of Intent Copy of Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program (ACOTE) NBCOT Certification CBOT State License 3 Current signed letters of reference (within last 6 months) Valid Driver's License & Evidence of Insurance Valid registration by the American Occupational Therapy Association

Experience: Job related experience within specialized field is required. Education: Master's degree in job related area. Certificates and Licenses: Valid License by the NCBOT; Valid License by CBOt; Valid CA driver's license and Evidence of Insurability. The following are the REQUIRED documents for a complete application:

  • Certificate Copy (Valid Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability)
  • Certification (Valid License by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NCBOT))
  • Copy of Transcript (Master's degree in Occupational Therapy)
  • Credential Copy (Valid License by California Board of Occupational Therapy)
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Current Signed & Dated within 6 months)
  • Resume